Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol USP

Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol USP (2-phenylethanol) is a primary alcohol where ethanol is substituted by a phenyl group at position 2. It is used as an antimicrobial preservative in nasal, ophthalmic, and otic formulations at concentrations of 0.25–0.5% v/v, often in combination with other preservatives. Actylis offers the product complying with IP and USP standards. Phenylethyl alcohol also serves as a fragrance, a metabolite of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus, and plants, and as a plant growth retardant. It is found in the extracts of flowers and plants such as rose, carnation, hyacinth, and ylang-ylang. Additionally, it is produced as an autoantibiotic by the fungus Candida albicans.

Chemical Name: 2-phenylethanol

CAS Number: 60-12-8

Synonyms: 2-phenethanol, 2-phenethyl alcohol, 2-phenyl-ethanol, 2-phenylethan-1-ol, 2-phenylethyl alcohol, Benzenethanol, Benzyl Carbinol, beta-hydroxyethylbenzene, Phenethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Phenylethanol, β-Hydroxyethylbenzene

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